US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001610085
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).
Who owns US74B US221 over Cleghorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.